The Brandywine tomato is a large, pink variety that is considered an heirloom tomato. ... Because of the amount of foliage, Brandywine tomatoes need to be pruned to prevent them from getting leggy. In addition, you should grow Brandywines on stakes because of their propensity to grow tall and droop.

How do you take care of a Brandywine tomato?

The plants need one to two inches (2.5 to 5 cm.) of rain per week, so water as needed. Insufficient water or watering that isn't consistent can lead to cracking of the fruits. With good Pink Brandywine care, you should get a modest harvest as much as 30 days after other varieties of tomato.

How do you fertilize Brandywine tomatoes?

Apply an 18-18-21 nitrogen, phosphorous, potassium water-soluble starter fertilizer to the Brandywine tomatoes in place of the first watering after transplant. Mix 1 tablespoon of fertilizer with 1 gallon of water. Pour 1 cup of the fertilizer mixture around the plant.